How severe is CVE-2007-5090?

CVE-2007-5090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5090?

CVE-2007-5090 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5090?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5090 published?

CVE-2007-5090 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5090

CVE-2007-5090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2007-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Rational ClearQuest (CQ), when a Microsoft SQL Server or an IBM DB2 database is used, allows attackers to corrupt data via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5090?: Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Rational ClearQuest (CQ), when a Microsoft SQL Server or an IBM DB2 database is used, allows attackers to corrupt data via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-5090?: CVE-2007-5090 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5090?: CVE-2007-5090 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5090?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5090 published?: CVE-2007-5090 was published on 2007-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:5.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:5.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:6.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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